I'm genuinely curious (100% not trolling here), whether people consider this good value for money in absolute terms, relative to other products in the market? The price puts it above even the most expensive APS-C bodies and within spitting distance of entry-level full frame DSLRs.

At least for me it's worth it due to the savings in size and weight. I wouldn't go back to carrying a FF camera with a bag full of lenses anytime soon.